This enthusiast owned 1998 BMW M Roadster, also called a Z3M, is truly a driver's car. 1998 is the first year BMW M Roadster, based on the Z3 Roadster platform with the undeniably popular BMW E36 M3 drive train from the factory. Imola Red exterior with Black Nappa leather interior, 5 speed manual transmission, and performance suspension from factory. About as much fun as you can possibly have - there is a reason that BMW advertising used the motto "Happiness isn't around the corner, Happiness is the corner."

Owned and meticulously cared for by someone without a "good enough" mentality. I looked for this car for more than three years before deciding on this one. Garaged when not in use, and stored in heated storage during WI winters. Pleasure use vehicle only driven for nice weather drives; no track use, auto crossing or hard use here. Rear subframe and differential mounts are in great shape. Driven roughly 7,000 miles over the past three years and comes with BMW Noah car cover for storage. Comes with OEM parts like radio and air intake box.

Recent updates and maintenance performed by a German ASE Certified Technician:
- Cooling system serviced
- New tires all around
- New Rear shocks
- New convertible top (original had a small tear that prior owner patched)
- Bluetooth audio
- DINAN strut tower brace
- DINAN Cold Air Intake
- AC Schnitzer pedal kit
- LeatherZ armrest kit
- OEM headlight assemblies sent out to a BMW tech who retrofitted Xenon HID ballasts - great look and night time visibility.No hacks.
- Rear deckled storage pouches

Car runs and drives beautifully, and it's hard to think this is a 22 year old vehicle. Has some very minor stone chips on the front end as you'd expect for a low mileage original roadster, but pictures show condition - and it is very, very clean. Interior is in very nice shape and has been well cared for. Center console shift surround has a small cracked but vehicle comes with a brand new OEM replacement.

1 of only 189 produced in this specific configuration built.  This is an affordable, fun to drive collector vehicle. The M Roadsters and M Coupes are rising in value, and will continue to do so for years to come!  Don't wait, enjoy the drive today and for years to come.

Vehicle specific data:
Exterior Color: Imola Red 2
Interior Color: Black Nappa Leather
Production Date: June 16, 1998
Approximate Order Produced: 1875
Engine: S52

Production Stats for BMW M Roadsters from 1998-2002
Total Number with S52 Engine: 8937 (#1875 produced*)
Total Number for 1998 Model Year: 2763 (#1875 produced*)
Total Number in Imola Red 2: 1760 (#281 produced*)
Total Number with Black Nappa: 4999 (#852 produced*)
Total Number with a Black Softtop: 8515 (#1574 produced*)
Total Number in Imola Red 2 over Black Nappa: 725 (#126 produced*)
Total Number in Imola Red 2 over Black Nappa with a Black Softtop: 713 (#125 produced*)
Total Number in Imola Red 2 over Black Nappa with S52 Engine: 630 (#126 produced*)
Total Number in Imola Red 2 over Black Nappa with a Black Softtop with S52 Engine: 622 (#125 produced*)
Total Number in Imola Red 2 over Black Nappa for 1998 Model Year: 191 (#126 produced*)
Total Number in Imola Red 2 over Black Nappa with a Black Softtop for 1998 Model Year: 189 (#125 produced*)

Sold as-is, where is. Buyer responsible for transportation and I can work with you and the shipper of your choice. Located 15 min outside of Madison WI Airport.  Non refundable $500 deposit due upon purchase and full payment due within 3 days please.  Listed locally as well for sale. Don't miss out!